2026’s best new boats for Canadian anglers, from nimble runabouts to big-water bruisers

Choosing your next fishing boat means matching the right platform to how and where you plan to fish. From the Great Lakes to prairie reservoirs to rocky northern waters, this year’s new aluminum and fibreglass fishing boats cover more water than ever. Blending fishability, comfort, performance and value, this year’s models show there’s never been a better time to upgrade.

Note: Shown here are the manufacturers’ base prices, which include varying features.

COMPETITOR 175X SPORT (US$29,601)

Key features: 19’ 2” multispecies deep-V; rated for 150 HP; multiple livewells; carpet with vinyl cockpit; lockable bow rod storage; audio package.

The promise: “A compact, performance-driven design.”

Learn more: Alumacraft, www.alumacraft.com